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As the voice of the apparel and footwear industry, we work tirelessly to showcase and protect the important jobs we create in the U.S. and around the world. Learn what’s going on in the industry by keeping up with our news and advocacy efforts.

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Oct. 6, 2025

AAFA Announces Executive Vice President Promotion as the Association Celebrates 25 PlusYear Heritage

AAFA announces Nate Herman as EVP.

TOPICS: AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

10/6/2025 12:00:00 AM

Oct. 2, 2025

Joint Association Letter to Congress Urging Renewal of Key Trade Programs

AAFA, FDRA, NRF, OIA, RILA, and USFIA sent a letter to Congressional Leadership urging prompt reauthorization of AGOA, and Haiti HOPE/HELP.

TOPICS: Customs, Trade

TYPE: Letters and Comments

10/2/2025 12:00:00 AM

Oct. 2, 2025

AAFA Calls for USG to Protect from Digital Devalue Chain of Counterfeits Promulgated by Platforms

AAFA submits comments to USTR for its annual Notorious Markets List.

TOPICS: Anti-counterfeits, Counterfeits, Brand Protection, Trade, Intellectual Property, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

10/2/2025 12:00:00 AM

Oct. 1, 2025

AAFA Files 2025 Notorious Markets Comments to USTR

AAFA submitted 2025 comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) chronicling the abundance of counterfeits and IP infringements across five platforms. .

TOPICS: Anti-counterfeits, Brand Protection, Trade, Intellectual Property, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

10/1/2025 12:00:00 AM

Oct. 1, 2025

AAFA Responds to Lapse of AGOA and Haiti HOPE HELP Programs

AAFA responds to lapse of AGOA and Haiti HOPE/HELP trade preference programs.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Tariffs, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

10/1/2025 12:00:00 AM

Sep. 25, 2025

AAFA Submits Letter to NY DEC on PFAS in Apparel Law

AAFA submits letter to NY DEC to provide feedback on its proposed rulemaking on the PFAS in apparel law.

TOPICS: Product Safety, Chemical Management, Environmental, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

9/25/2025 12:00:00 AM